Reality TV star Sam Thompson has been pushing his body to its absolute limits all in the name of charity as his gruelling Soccer Aid challenge reaches its climax. The former Made in Chelsea cast member, 32, is miraculously expected to finish his five-day challenge today.
He can barely walk – let alone run or cycle – after tearing his calf but is determined to make it all the way to the finish line. Just a few kilometers from the end of day one’s marathon, Sam felt a pop in his calf.
The next day he had longer on the bike to give his calf time to heal and incredibly, now he is back on his feet again. He has remained focused on raising money for Unicef and has smashed the £1million mark.
Sam has faced spells of torrential rain on an extended bike ride on day two, as well as his inner demons. However, his famous friends have lifted his spirits on the journey from Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge to Manchester Utd’s Old Trafford to deliver a match ball ahead of the Soccer Aid game next Sunday.
TV hosts Josie Gibson, Chris Hughes and Jamie Laing have supported him during the dark times. But his reunion and pep-talk with best mate Pete Wicks is especially spurring him on.
Follow along for the Mirror’s updates live as Sam approaches his finish line…
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